https://www.storynory.com The names of the saints live on in celebrations such as St. Valentine's and St. Patrick's Day. We tell some of the myths, legends, and facts behind this special days. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:45:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.1 noStorynory Ltdstories,religion,saintsThe names of the saints live on in celebrations such as St. Valentine's and St. Patrick's Day. We tell some of the myths, legends, and facts behind this special days.stories of the saintsStorynorybertie@storynory.comStorynory https://www.storynory.com/the-miracles-of-st-francis-of-assisi/ https://www.storynory.com/the-miracles-of-st-francis-of-assisi/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:40:20 +0000 https://www.storynory.com/?p=28887 https://www.storynory.com/the-miracles-of-st-francis-of-assisi/feed/ 0 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noOf all the saints, St. Francis of Assisi stands out for his deep love for animals and nature. His day is celebrated on the 4th of October, and it's a time when people around the world remember his teachings of peace and kindness towards all creatures.StorynoryOf all the saints, St. Francis of Assisi stands out for his deep love for animals and nature. His day is celebrated on the 4th of October, and it's a time when people around the world remember his teachings of peace and kindness towards all creatures.stories,religion,saints https://www.storynory.com/king-wenceslas/ https://www.storynory.com/king-wenceslas/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:17:37 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=3950 https://www.storynory.com/king-wenceslas/feed/ 133 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe story and the music of the Christmas Carol. King Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia 921-935. He is patron Saint of the Czech Republic and his statue stands in Wenceslaus Square in Prague. His feast day is September 28.StorynoryThe story and the music of the Christmas Carol. King Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia 921-935. He is patron Saint of the Czech Republic and his statue stands in Wenceslaus Square in Prague. His feast day is September 28.stories,religion,saints https://www.storynory.com/st-david-patron-saint-of-wales/ https://www.storynory.com/st-david-patron-saint-of-wales/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:45:59 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1432 https://www.storynory.com/st-david-patron-saint-of-wales/feed/ 158 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe story of St. David, the patron saint of Wales, whose day falls on March 1st.StorynoryThe story of St. David, the patron saint of Wales, whose day falls on March 1st.stories,religion,saints https://www.storynory.com/st-george-and-the-dragon/ https://www.storynory.com/st-george-and-the-dragon/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:52:56 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=715 https://www.storynory.com/st-george-and-the-dragon/feed/ 444 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe story of how George saved a town and a princess from a fearful dragon. He is associated with courage and chivalry and several countries have chosen him as their patron saint.StorynoryThe story of how George saved a town and a princess from a fearful dragon. He is associated with courage and chivalry and several countries have chosen him as their patron saint.stories,religion,saints https://www.storynory.com/st-patrick/ https://www.storynory.com/st-patrick/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:16:19 +0000 http://storynory.com/2008/03/10/st-patrick/ https://www.storynory.com/st-patrick/feed/ 298 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noSt. Patrick is famous for banishing the snakes from Ireland. But there are loads more legends about Ireland's patron saint who is celebrated with parties and parades on March 17th.StorynorySt. Patrick is famous for banishing the snakes from Ireland. But there are loads more legends about Ireland's patron saint who is celebrated with parties and parades on March 17th.stories,religion,saints https://www.storynory.com/st-valentine/ https://www.storynory.com/st-valentine/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:58:11 +0000 http://storynory.com/2008/02/03/st-valentine/ https://www.storynory.com/st-valentine/feed/ 270 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noSt. Valentine was the first person to write a love letter signed "From your Valentine". He did this in prison on the eve of February 14th, in the year 270 AD and this is his story.StorynorySt. Valentine was the first person to write a love letter signed "From your Valentine". He did this in prison on the eve of February 14th, in the year 270 AD and this is his story.stories,religion,saints